Second-degree burn: Superficial partial-thickness burn

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Illustration of Second degree burn: superficial partial thickness burn

A superficial second-degree burn injures the top layer of skin (epidermis) and may injure a small area of the tissue (dermis) below the skin.

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Last Updated: 01/07/2009

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